Nuclearn.ai, a leading provider of AI process automation solutions for the nuclear industry, announced today at the Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2023) a Seed investment of $2.5M, led by AZ-VC with participation from Nucleation Capital. The round empowers Nuclearn.ai to grow its market leadership in nuclear facilities, scaling access to its AI and … [More]
Business Accelerator Nonprofit Expands to Arizona, Helping Businesses Get Their Start
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship, today announced the launch of its first fully virtual business accelerator program to help reach its goal of serving 50,000 entrepreneurs by 2030. Piloting in Arizona, California and Texas in January 2024, this initiative is … [More]
Quasar Quantum Healing Promotes a Full-Body Approach
Monica Samuels created Quasar Quantum Healing as the next wave in modern wellness. Founded in February 2021, QQH combines cutting-edge, non-invasive technology with yoga, meditation and nutritional guidance designed to detox the body at a cellular level and help achieve whole-body wellness. QQH serves those dealing with everything from skin conditions, joint pain and sports … [More]
Biotech Consulting of AZ Helps Innovative Companies Market to Investors
Biotech Consulting of Arizona, LLC provides consulting services to biotech and life sciences companies in the areas of consumer products, over-the-counter products, oral care products, applied genomics and molecular diagnostic products, operations laboratory support and technology evaluation as well as representing foreign companies in the USA. The company was founded this … [More]
NYFTY Solar Empowers the Consumer
Our Valley of the Sun has no shortage of sun — and no shortage of solar companies. And that latter fact is, actually, what prompted Justin Thorstad and Nicholas Baken to co-found NYFTY Solar, a solar energy systems broker for residential and commercial customers. “We (NYFTY Solar) educate the consumer, empowering them to make better-informed decisions. Paying cash is always … [More]
TreCeuticals – Skincare Game-Changer with CBD
“TreCeuticals is the first patent-pending professional brand of skincare to combine scientifically proven active ingredients (Retinol, hydroxy acids and antioxidants) with the calming benefits of full-spectrum CBD in an easy-to-use system,” says Erin Dodd, who co-founded the company with Sharon Skarr in 2019. Their goal has been to simplify skincare by creating products that … [More]
Three Innovative Phoenix Biotech Businesses Secure Spot at 2023 BIO International Convention
Phoenix-based start-ups ElectraTect, FAKnostics, and Reference Medicine are among the 50 global companies selected to participate in the highly acclaimed Start-Up Stadium at the 2023 BIO International Convention. This unique platform provides seed-stage companies with an … [More]
In Revenue Capital’s New Strategy in Sourcing Revenue
“The Venture world needs to change. They must embrace a true value-add mentality rather than treating founders and their companies like commodities,” says Justin Gray. This is the mission Gray sees for In Revenue Capital, to which he brought extensive experience in helping launch it this year as its co-founder and managing partner. “I’m an operator to the core,” Gray says. … [More]
SBA to Host Second Annual America’s Seed Fund Week
Small Business Administration announced the 2nd annual America’s Seed Fund Week. Taking place from May 15 - 18, the series of virtual events, including Startup Expo, offers entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them, opportunities to collaborate, and connect to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding for Research … [More]
Your Patient’s Advocate Helps Individuals Navigate the Healthcare System
Your Patient’s Advocate is a concierge nurse-based patient advocacy business founded in 2018 that supports clients with navigating the healthcare system. Serving where needed, the patient’s care advocate can attend physician appointments, review medications and medical records, set up medication trays and assist with hospitalization and/or care relocation, as well as … [More]
The Journey Disrupts with Diversity in Venture Funding
The Journey is a mission-driven venture studio building disruptive healthcare companies in partnership with the next generation of diverse founders. Unlike an accelerator or incubator, a venture studio doesn’t fund existing startups but rather is a company that creates multiple startups in-house and then partners with entrepreneurs who take over to launch and scale them. “Our … [More]
Launching from Home: Discover the Best Business Ideas for 2023 and How to Start
The rise of remote work and the increasing demand for job flexibility have led many entrepreneurs to explore business opportunities that can be done from home. These business ideas offer not only the comfort of working in your own space but also allow for a better work-life balance. In 2023, there are several popular business ideas that you can start with minimal investment … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Emprendiendo desde Casa: Descubre las Mejores Ideas de Negocios para 2023 y Cómo Empezar
El auge del trabajo remoto y la creciente demanda de flexibilidad laboral han llevado a muchos emprendedores a explorar oportunidades de negocio que se puedan realizar desde casa. Estas ideas de negocio no solo ofrecen la comodidad de trabajar en tu propio espacio, sino que también permiten un mejor equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal. En 2023, hay varias ideas de … [More]
Advanced Manufacturing Program Gets First Partners, 10 to 15 Startups to Be Onboarded
Plug and Play celebrated the official launch of its newest location in Arizona during an event in Phoenix alongside the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). Last month, Plug and Play announced their expansion to Arizona and they released the names of their first three founding partners of this new location: Intel, Honeywell Aerospace and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. “We’re … [More]
Protégé Steps Up Comfort in Fashion-Forward Heels
Protégé is founder Candace Chen’s contribution to women’s fashion — and, actually, health — through high heels designed for painless wearability and that enable women to present their best, confident selves. “Our patent-pending comfort tech enables unmatched stability, comfort and four times longer wear time,” says Chen. “I founded Protégé because I believe women shouldn’t … [More]
Ten Figures Advances Diversity in Venture Capital
Started up to help entrepreneurs with their own startups, Ten Figures is a culturally competent management consulting and venture capital firm supporting the development of BIPOC and/or women entrepreneurs. “I believe great entrepreneurs are a mix of both nature and nurture. Now, I am trying to prove that great entrepreneurs can also be great investors by using the same … [More]
Find Your Niche: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Business
Are you tired of working for someone else and ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Starting a business can be an excellent route to financial independence but, with so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide which path to take. Here are five tips to help you find the right business idea for you: Consider your passions and interests. Starting a business … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Encuentra tu nicho: 5 consejos para elegir el negocio correcto
¿Estás cansado de trabajar para alguien más y listo para dar el salto al emprendimiento? Comenzar un negocio puede ser una excelente ruta hacia la independencia financiera, pero con tantas opciones, puede ser abrumador decidir qué camino tomar. Aquí hay cinco consejos para ayudarte a encontrar la idea de negocio adecuada para ti: Considera tus pasiones e intereses. … [More]
